EP2470416A4 - Bicycle frame with improved weld joint - Google Patents

Bicycle frame with improved weld joint

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EP2470416A4
EP2470416A4 EP10812484A EP10812484A EP2470416A4 EP 2470416 A4 EP2470416 A4 EP 2470416A4 EP 10812484 A EP10812484 A EP 10812484A EP 10812484 A EP10812484 A EP 10812484A EP 2470416 A4 EP2470416 A4 EP 2470416A4
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Prior art keywords
bicycle frame
weld joint
improved weld
improved
bicycle
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EP10812484A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2470416B1 (en
EP2470416A1 (en
Inventor
Aluisio Christopher P D
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Specialized Bicycle Components Holding Co Inc
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Specialized Bicycle Components Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K19/00—Cycle frames
    • B62K19/18—Joints between frame members
    • B62K19/20—Joints between frame members welded, soldered, or brazed

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Butt Welding And Welding Of Specific Article (AREA)
  • Motorcycle And Bicycle Frame (AREA)
EP10812484.3A 2009-08-26 2010-08-10 Bicycle frame with improved weld joint Active EP2470416B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/548,214 US8042822B2 (en) 2009-08-26 2009-08-26 Bicycle frame with improved weld joint
PCT/US2010/045067 WO2011025656A1 (en) 2009-08-26 2010-08-10 Bicycle frame with improved weld joint

Publications (3)

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EP2470416A1 EP2470416A1 (en) 2012-07-04
EP2470416A4 true EP2470416A4 (en) 2013-01-23
EP2470416B1 EP2470416B1 (en) 2016-02-17

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EP10812484.3A Active EP2470416B1 (en) 2009-08-26 2010-08-10 Bicycle frame with improved weld joint

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US (1) US8042822B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2470416B1 (en)
TW (1) TWI462852B (en)
WO (1) WO2011025656A1 (en)

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US4813591A (en) * 1988-04-04 1989-03-21 Schwinn Bicycle Company Method of fabricating a rear fork assembly for a bicycle and drop out bracket therefor

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EP2470416B1 (en) 2016-02-17
EP2470416A1 (en) 2012-07-04
WO2011025656A1 (en) 2011-03-03
TW201116441A (en) 2011-05-16
TWI462852B (en) 2014-12-01
US8042822B2 (en) 2011-10-25
US20110049832A1 (en) 2011-03-03

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